Human Resources Benefits Coordinator

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We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as our new Benefits Coordinator coordinating and administering the Alliance’s suite of benefits in the Human Resources Department. There is one position that can be filled in any of our offices which includes Scotts Valley, Salinas or Merced. While you will be working mostly in a telecommute setting from home, coming onsite at least once a quarter is expected, possibly once a month.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Reporting to a Human Resources Manager, you will coordinate and administer the Alliance’s suite of benefit programs by acting as the primary point of contact for incoming inquiries, issues and requests from employees, managers and vendors related to benefits, worker’s compensation, and leaves of absence and coordinating and administering the Alliance suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability benefits, and retirement savings plans. You will also perform a variety of activities in support of employee benefit programs by assisting with researching, collecting and analyzing benefit program information and data, and preparing related reports preparing and disseminating various communications regarding benefits-related topics and auditing benefits eligibility reports and researching, analyzing and interpreting payroll data related to benefit enrollments.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The HR Team is
All Things People
. We are a fun group, driven to provide excellent service to our employees. The HR unit huddles weekly and works together to troubleshoot complex LOAs, benefits coordination, workers compensation, and share our combined decades worth of experience to navigate through the gray, interpret new laws and regulations as well as remain up to date on HR best practices.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Passionate about providing excellent customer service
Enthusiastic about all things employee benefit programs
Detail-oriented, and not mind a few hours spent auditing, combing through details and performing some data entry
Flexible, adaptable and resilient in our current changing environment due to COVID-19
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here.
Knowledge of:
Applicable federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL and ADA rules and regulations
Methods and techniques of data entry and data auditing
Principles and practices of customer service
Ability to:
Interpret, explain and apply applicable policies, laws, and regulations
Identify and resolve issues in a timely manner, make sound decisions within established guidelines, and recognize matters requiring escalation to a higher-level staff member
Assist with the development and maintenance of workflows, work instructions, policies and procedures, training and orientation materials, and other program documents
Demonstrate flexibility, anticipate needs, exercise resourcefulness in developing solutions, identify improvements to existing practices, and effectively adapt to change
Education and Experience:
High school graduation (an Associate’s degree may substitute for one year of the required experience)
Four years of experience administering or supporting employee benefit programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying
OTHER DETAILS
While this position is connected to one of our Alliance offices, we are in hybrid telecommute work environment right now and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely.
Our Alliance office locations have officially re-opened as of May 2, 2022 and while some employees may work in full-time telecommute schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
Based on the nature of work, this position will require onsite presence, which is dependent on business need and mostly once per month, up to once a month. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:
At this time, this position requires vaccination or regular testing upon office entry. Fully vaccinated and boosted is defined as receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series (ex: Pfizer & Moderna vaccines) OR receipt of a single-dose vaccine (ex: Johnson & Johnson); AND receipt of the booster (if eligible); AND a 2-week period having passed since the administration of the last vaccine dose. If you state that you are vaccinated, proof of vaccination must be submitted at time of hire.
Additionally, all positions at the Alliance are required to meet these minimum qualifications.
OUR BENEFITS
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Ample Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays per year
401(a) Retirement Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Robust Health and Wellness Program
EV Charging Stations
And many more
ABOUT US
We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.
Join us at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet
At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.

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